For a naturalist, living in Texas definitely has its share of fringe benefits. The diversity of the flora and fauna that can be observed here is nothing short of amazing. One of the amazing feats of ...

Explore every stage of the butterfly’s life cycle in vibrant close-up, from egg to adult. Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly is a 56-minute narrated film that unfolds along the ...

Most, if not all, animals will utilize camouflage as a defensive mechanism to protect them from predators. One type of defensive camouflage that is employed throughout the animal kingdom is known as ...

Monarch butterfly migration has a history that repeats every year! On Saturday, Sept. 9, the University of Tennessee Arboretum will host its annual Butterfly Festival ...

Limestone Technology Academy students mark a milestone in the monarch life cycle and see some bigger pictures along the way.

The world’s oceans absorb approximately a quarter of all carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions. During absorption, CO 2 reacts with seawater and oceanic pH levels fall. This is known as ocean acidification ...

Butterflies are a symbol of beauty and metamorphosis, and one of few universally beloved insects. Indeed, few would think twice at squashing a fly or spider, yet butterflies inspire reverence. Both ...